Tackling the high cost of drugs

As a regular reader of David Lazarus’ column, this one struck home. (“Cost is the real drug threat,” Consumer Confidential, March 5.)

My wife and I take several medications daily. While we mostly purchase here, we also have purchased a couple of the more expensive drugs from Canada, and the savings are worth forgoing the insurance.

I can appreciate the incredible pressure that this can put on people and appreciate your making it a point of discussion.

Rowland Perkins

Beverly Hills

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Lazarus says the FDA “should be authorized to certify leading Canadian pharmacies as reliable suppliers of medications.” He paints a grim picture of the out-of-reach cost of many life-sustaining drugs. Too bad he closes with a ridiculous and unfeasible solution.

David Goldenberg

Studio City